Music Minute - Anne Wilson: Stars

 

PLATINUM-certified, GRAMMY-nominated artist and songwriter Anne Wilson will release her highly anticipated third studio album Stars on October 17, launching her newly announced nine-stop headline The STARS Tour in Nashville the following day (10/18). Across the 12 songs co-written by Wilson, the Kentucky native delivers a coming-of-age collection that blends the grounded grit of country storytelling with the faith-filled light that has guided her journey. Wilson shared the news on her socials this morning – watch the video here.   PRE-SAVE/PRE-ADD: STARS   “This past year, I've spent so much time writing and praying through new songs while reflecting on the incredible story God's been writing with my life,” shares Wilson. “'Stars' is the sound of surrender — of letting go of my own plans and stepping fully into His. Every song is a piece of my heart and a reminder of His faithfulness. I can't wait for you to hear it all on October 17. And I'm beyond excited to share that The STARS Tour is coming to cities across the country this fall — it's going to be such a joy to sing these songs with all of you and celebrate this journey together!”   The STARS Tour – with special guest Jordan Rowe – will bring Wilson's new music to life on stages across the country, starting October 18 in Nashville at The Pinnacle. Pre-sale for Wilson's Hey Girl Nation begins today, August 13 at 10 a.m. local time, with general on-sale launching Friday, August 15 at 10 a.m. local time via annewilsonofficial.com.   Stars will also feature music from Wilson's recent God Story EP, including the faith-fueled “Devil Is Too,” the soaring title track “God Story,” which is currently climbing the charts at Christian radio, the heartfelt “Twenty Three,” in memory of her late brother Jacob, and the road ready “'Til The Road Runs Out.”   The announcements of Wilson's album and tour arrive during a landmark season for the award-winning artist who recently celebrated new career milestones: two billion career streams and an RIAA Gold certification for fan-favorite single “Sunday Sermons.” Wilson was surprised with these accolades during her final weekend on the road opening stadiums for Morgan Wallen's I'm The Problem Tour.    Wilson also headlined a benefit show on August 11, where she helped raise more than $100,000 for tornado recovery efforts across Eastern Kentucky for The Sheppard Family Foundation's direct work with families in London, Ky. and Laurel County as well as the region-wide Appalachian Tornado Relief Fund. The one-night-only event is available to watch on-demand exclusively via VEEPS, with all proceeds benefiting tornado relief, here.   Following her sophomore album REBEL in April 2024, which earned praise from Billboard for “fully fusing the two genres” and was hailed by People as a “trailblazing album​​,” Wilson has continued to bridge country grit with Christian conviction in a way that's entirely her own. The record cemented Wilson's reputation as “​​one of contemporary music's freshest new voices” (People), blending country and Christian influences with a bold, authentic voice that resonated with fans across both genres.    With new music and a tour on the horizon, Wilson's next chapter promises to shine even brighter. Stay up to date with Wilson at annewilsonofficial.com and keep up with her on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.   The STARS Tour with special guest Jordan Rowe: Oct. 18, 2025 in Nashville, Tenn. at The Pinnacle Oct. 23, 2025 in Evansville, Ind. at Aiken Theatre at Old National Events Plaza Oct. 24, 2025 in Memphis, Tenn. at The Orpheum Oct. 25, 2025 in Mobile, Ala. at Saenger Theatre Mobile Nov. 15, 2025 in Detroit, Mich. at Fisher Theatre Nov. 16, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Mich. at DeVos Performance Hall Nov. 21, 2025 in Akron, Ohio at Akron Civic Theatre Nov. 22, 2025 in Charleston, W.Va. at Maier Foundation Performance Hall Nov. 23, 2025 in Greensboro, N.C. at Steven Tanger Center

ABOUT ANNE WILSON: One of Nashville's most inspiring young trailblazers, Anne Wilson is a revolution in modern music. The Lexington, Ky. native, known for her transcendent vocal and down-to-earth storytelling, recently released REBEL, fusing the heart of Contemporary Christian Music with the sound of country. A bold musical statement with an even bolder message of faith, REBEL features her hopeful, healing debut country single “Rain In The Rearview” as well as chart-topping ballad “Strong,” which notched No. 1 at Christian radio and her follow-up Christian radio single “The Cross” (with Chris Tomlin). The genre-bending album follows her GRAMMY-nominated 2022 debut My Jesus, with the title track becoming a PLATINUM-certified No. 1 hit on Billboard's Christian Airplay chart. Since then, Wilson has tallied over two billion global streams, made her Grand Ole Opry debut and wrapped her entirely sold-out headlining My Jesus Tour and recent 27-stop The REBEL Tour in fall 2024. Already named a Spotify Hot Country Artist to Watch, one of CMT's Next Women of Country, and a 2024 Opry NextStage Artist, she has made high-profile appearances on TODAY and ACM Honors, while earning her first-ever CMT Music Awards nomination, as well as a Billboard Music Award. Wilson has continued to share her message of hope and healing on the road this summer, wrapping two weekends on Morgan Wallen's I'm The Problem Tour and releasing her new EP, God Story, out now. Unapologetically real, she brings purpose and conviction to every lyric — blending faith and country grit in a way that's entirely her own.